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What Is The Function Of The Bronchus?
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Asthma Guidelines
The U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma recommend:
- Assessment and Monitoring. Doctors should use multiple measures to determine a patients current condition and future risk for worsening of condition. Even patients who show few daily effects of asthma may be in danger of sudden worsening of symptoms.
- Patient Education. Patients should be taught skills to self-monitor and manage asthma....
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